Match of the week: Manchester United-Chelsea

With three match weeks remaining in the English Premier League’s 2010-11 season, Manchester United leads Chelsea by three points. That margin could be erased with a Chelsea win at Old Trafford this weekend, or ManU could essentially wrap up the championship with a win. It’s a huge match.

I had thought just a couple of weeks ago that ManU had the title sewn up. But Chelsea broke out of its funk and has come roaring back to within striking distance. Arsenal are but three points behind Chelsea, with Manchester City holding down the crucial fourth spot.

ManU is indomitable at home this season, winning 49 out of 51 points. That’s why it is hard to see Chelsea getting a result here. But ManU is without Nemanja Vidic, its fearsome central defenseman, and may be a little tired from its Champions League win against Schalke on Wednesday. After Sunday’s big match, ManU travels to Blackburn then hosts Blackpool. After eliminating Chelsea from the Champions League, Man U also have this little match to play on May 28 against Barcelona in the Champions League final.

Still, you can never count out Chelsea, who after taking on Man U will play Newcastle at home, then travel to Everton.

Who do ya like? What’s your prediction?

In other matches this weekend, check out Roma-Milan in Serie A. Milan could win its first title in six years; Roma is fighting for a Champions League spot.